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Burlington
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local organizers and residents marched Saturday along Church Street and City Hall Park to support press freedom as they highlighted growing risks for journalists at home and abroad (Seven Days staff and Third Act Vermont led the effort). Seven Days
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Veteran Vermont Public leader Brendan Kinney was named CEO of VTDigger’s parent organization yesterday, May 6th, 2026, and will take over as outgoing CEO Sky Barsch departs on June 1. Kinney brings 16 years of media leadership experience to a role poised to guide the newsroom forward. Vermont Public
- ➤ Perrigo announced Tuesday that 161 employees will be laid off as part of a (phase one) closure of its Georgia infant formula facility, with production ending by June 30; roughly 420 workers will be affected in total. VTDigger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vermont music fans can look forward to the Champlain Valley Fair summer concert lineup scheduled at Essex Junction with shows from Friday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 6. Acts include ZZ Top + George Thorogood, Bow Wow + Soulja Boy + Fat Joe, and Bret Michaels + Night Ranger. NBC5
- ➤ Helen Whybrow, a Fayston shepherd and author, received the 2025 Vermont Book Award for her memoir — The Salt Stones: Seasons of a Shepherd’s Life — at Knoll Farm, where she tends Icelandic sheep and leads a retreat center. VTDigger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ VSAC celebrates local graduates who, with dedicated support from counselors, have overcome challenges to prepare for college and new careers — including Lucie Hobbs-Johnson pursuing dental hygiene, Lee Blanco entering psychiatric nursing, and others advancing in fields like biology and aerospace engineering. VTDigger
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State inspectors from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets test gas pumps statewide with calibrated five-gallon containers to verify fuel accuracy—if a pump is off, station owners must fix it within five business days. NBC5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jason Amerosa, owner of Grind BJJ in Burlington, credits Brazilian jiu-jitsu with boosting his confidence, which helped him open Rocklake Counseling for mental health support last year. Members say training at the gym builds physical fitness and improved mental health — strengthening community ties. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Vermont is facing a growing care crisis as one in four adults provides unpaid care while federal funding shrinks and costs rise — local groups and proposals aim to build community care networks to support seniors. The Rural Health Transformation Fund awarded $195 million to help drive these efforts. VTDigger
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Laurie Kilmartin Live
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $110 — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Laurie Kilmartin.
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Scarlet Demore with Violet Crimes
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Not specified — Experience the energetic fusion of punk rock and melodic hardcore from local favorites Violet Crimes.
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Rachel Scanlon Live
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $103 — Rachel Scanlon is set to deliver an unforgettable comedy experience in Burlington.
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Business After Hours: Grand Opening Celebration
5-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening with networking, tours, and delightful hospitality.
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Pete Lee at Vermont Comedy Club
7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets starting at $103 — Pete Lee brings his unforgettable comedy experience to Burlington.
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Pete Lee Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets starting at $103 — Pete Lee brings an unforgettable night of laughter to Burlington's stage.
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Los Sóngoros Concert with Dance Class
7:30-10:45 p.m. — SEABA Center — $15 General / $10 Students — Experience an exciting blend of Cuban and Brazilian rhythms with an optional pre-show dance class.
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Otto and Astrid Live
7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $96 — Experience an unforgettable evening of laughter with Otto and Astrid.
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All the Rivers Festival
4:30-8:30 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night filled with global music featuring performances by All the Rivers, Eddie Palmieri, Mavis Staples, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
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